| Test CODE | NAME |
|---|
7774
Hepatitis C RNA Quantitative, PCR
| Methodology: | Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction |
| Performed: | Varies |
| Reported: | 3-5 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Lavender (EDTA) OR Serum Separator Tube (SST) - 1.5 ml serum or plasma.
Specimen Preparation: Separate plasma ASAP or serum from cells within 2 hours.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Unacceptable Conditions: Heparinized specimens.
Stability: After separation of cells:Plasma: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: 1 month
NOTE: *This test is not available for New York patient testing.*
Performing Lab
Accu Reference Medical Laboratory |
| CPT Code(s): | 87522 |